Rattray Tobacco Suggestions From Veterans

[mso489]

Never tried the blends, but this is a good trek through the inventory. I only remember the pipes, and they were pricey. I don't think there are any Scotland-made pipes anymore, or not marketed around.

 

[logs]

Top Hat tobacco also has some Rattray available including Old Gowrie and Red Rapporee

 

[cohibajoe]

I got a local dealer here who is shipping (not open for business) that's telling me they have most of the Rattray line in stock.
I have fond memories to this day of the one tin of Marlin Flake I smoked years ago.
Can anyone recommend any other great blends I should try out? They are out of Black Malory sadly, as I tend to be a big English blend guy. I also enjoy the VA's and VA periques. What in their line is really good and what stands out to you all? I'm kind of budgeting these days so will probably only get a couple other ones in addition to Marlin Flake. Thanks!

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[logs]

These all may, indeed, be great blends but, are not for the palate of new smokers. Ol Gowrie is one such blend.

Yes but that's always the problem. It's near impossible to determine what someone else is going to like. I have a hard enough time predicting what I'm going to like. If Old Gowrie isn't for beginners, well maybe not. It's not fruity and sweet, which seems to be all that beginners want. The OP asked for opinions about Rattray from veteran smokers. I think it's fair to recommend our favorites.

 

[SpookedPiper]

And now it's at Watch City Cigar! Great drop!

 

[cohibajoe]

Have the one's listed....Marlin Flake is what I smoke the most...Since it's a Sunny day in Jersey...Going to open a tin of Old Gowrie.

 

[krizzose]

My favourite Rattray's is still Marlin Flake though, followed by HotW.

Ditto

 

[cshubhra]

I ordered some from Cup o Joe’s last week. Although I smoke Aromatics only occasionally, I heard so much about Exotic Passion, I placed another order with Smoking Pipes. Lots of orders in the mail system now.

 

[BasketCase]

FWIW I picked up Old Gowrie on kind of a whim when I picked up a pipe ~ a year ago (still learning) and it remains my favourite. Obviously ymmv but it worked for me!

 

[SpookedPiper]

The old gowerie seems to have more Kentucky to me but was pretty darn yummy! Still listing HoTw as my number 1.

 

[pipestud]

HOW rocks the house!

 

[sablebrush52]

I can’t believe so many people like exotic passion. Blech

tastes like strawberry shortcake’s ass crack.

You're being kind.